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M. B. Weston’s Events for the Week: 04/28/08 to 05/04/08

Here are my author and radio events this week:

• Saturday, March 30 May 3, 2:00pm-3:00pm (and throughout the week at the same times): The Final Cut in Movies radio program on Ad Astra Radio. This week M. B. Weston will discuss The Chronicles of Narnia's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Click here to listen, and then click the blinking "Listen Live" button on the top right, or download the podcast at M. B. Weston's Podcasts site.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

M. B. Weston's The Final Cut in Movies Episodes Now Available as Podcasts!

All of the episodes from M. B. Weston's internet radio program, The Final Cut in Movies, are now available as podcasts--meaning listeners can download the mp3 files and listen to them on a computer or iPod.

There are two ways to access the files:

1. Visit M. B. Weston's podcasting blog at  http://mbweston.libsyn.com/ and click on the downloadable files for each episode.
2. Download the shows by clicking the links below...

Each podcast is about 30MB, so it might take a while to download.

• 02/29/08 Spiderwick Chronicles and the (Elitist) Academy Awards: On tonight's show, M. B. Weston will discuss The Spiderwick Chronicles, the 2008 Academy Awards, and other science fiction & fantasy news. Click here to download.
• 03/07/08: All Things Star Wars (Blue Harvest Edition): On tonight's show, M. B. Weston will discuss the differences between The Original Star Wars and The New Star Wars, and--as always, other science fiction and fantasy movie news. Click here to download.
• 03/28/08 10,000 BC: This week on The Final Cut in Movies, M. B. Weston will discuss 10,000 BC. Find out her opinion on the caveman non-documentary that seems to be doing well despite critical reviews and other science fiction & fantasy news. Click here to download.
• 04/04/08 I am Legend and Real Men: On this week’s show, M. B. Weston will discuss Will Smith's I Am Legend (now out on DVD), frogs, coral snakes, how to sweep your attacker's leg, a little bit of Sun Tzu, my thoughts on Nim's Island and The Ruins, and science fiction & fantasy news. Click here to download.
• 04/11/07 Nim's Island & Improbable Human Behavior: On this week’s show, M. B. Weston will discuss Nim's Island, staring Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, and the 300's King Leonidas (Gerard Butler). Click here to download.
• 04/19/08: Batman Begins & What Makes a Hero: On this week’s show, M. B. Weston will discuss Batman Begins (to prepare for The Dark Knight's release in July), real men, the four types of people in the world, what it takes to be a hero, and other science fiction & fantasy news. (This one's got a lot of rants, so it should be interesting, provocative, and even slightly controversial.) Click here to download.
• 04/25/08: The Forbidden Kingdom: On this week’s show, M. B. Weston will discuss The Forbidden Kingdom, starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, a new, exciting development regarding Peter Jackson and The Hobbit, and other science fiction & fantasy news. Click here to download.

If you have trouble downloading any of the files, visit the podcasting blog and download the files from there.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Listen to M. B. Weston on The Final Cut in Movies!

Click here to listen to Ad Astra Radio.

This week on The Final Cut in Movies, M. B. Weston will be discussing The Forbidden Kingdom, starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, a new, exciting development regarding Peter Jackson and The Hobbit, and other science fiction & fantasy news.

The show will air on Friday night on www.adastraradio.com from 2:00-3:00am and then re-air throughout the week from 2:00-3:00 am and 2:00-3:00pm.

Missed last week's edition of The Final Cut? Don’t worry, you can catch the re-run from 3:00 to 4:00 am & pm (just after this week’s Final Cut) at www.adastraradio.com. Just click the "Listen Live" button on the top right hand corner.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

M. B. Weston’s Events for the Week: 04/21/08 to 04/27/08

Here are M. B. Weston's author and radio events this week:

• Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm-4:00pm: Speaking to Ms. Johnson's class at Pine Ridge Middle School.
• Thursday, April 24, all day: Speaking to Alva Middle School.
• Friday, April 25, 6:00 to 9:00pm: Pine Ridge Book Club.
• Saturday, April 26, 2:00pm-3:00pm (and throughout the week at the same times): The Final Cut in Movies radio program on Ad Astra Radio. This week, se'll be discussing The Forbidden Kingdom with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Click here to listen, and then click the blinking "Listen Live" button on the top right.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

M. B. Weston to Speak at Pine Ridge Middle School

Fantasy author M. B. Weston has been scheduled to speak to Mrs. Johnson's math class at Pine Ridge Middle School at 3:00pm on April 22nd. She intends to discuss how she uses math in her daily life--even as a fantasy author.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Listen to M. B. Weston on The Final Cut in Movies!

Click here to listen to Ad Astra Radio.

This week on The Final Cut in Movies, M. B. Weston will be discussing Batman Begins (to prepare for The Dark Knight's release in July), real men, the four types of people in the world, what it takes to be a hero, and other science fiction & fantasy news.

The show will air on Friday night on www.adastraradio.com from 2:00-3:00am and then re-air throughout the week from 2:00-3:00 am and 2:00-3:00pm.

Missed last week's edition of The Final Cut? Don’t worry, you can catch the re-run from 3:00 to 4:00 am & pm (just after this week’s Final Cut) at www.adastraradio.com. Just click the "Listen Live" button on the top right hand corner.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

News Article: The News-Press

The News-Press posted this article by Amy Sowder about M. B. Weston on April 16th, 2008:

"Michelle Weston wove through the aisles of Barnes & Noble at Coconut Point. Her eyes scanned the categories and alighted upon the desired spot. She beelined for a book and snatched it off the shelf. 'It's here!' she said, delighted." For the rest of the article, click here.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

M. B. Weston’s Events for the Week: 04/14/08

Here are M. B. Weston's author and radio events this week:

• Saturday, April 19th, 10:00am-12:00am: Young Writers of Naples meeting. Barnes & Noble--Waterside Shops, Naples, FL.
• Saturday, April 19th, 2:00pm-3:00pm (and throughout the week at the same times): The Final Cut in Movies radio program on Ad Astra Radio. This week's show is still a surprise, so stay tuned.Click here to listen, and then click the blinking "Listen Live" button on the top right.
• Saturday, April 19th, 2:00pm-4:00pm: Book Signing. Borders Books and Music--Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers, FL.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Listen to M. B. Weston on The Final Cut in Movies!

Click here to listen to Ad Astra Radio.

This week on The Final Cut in Movies, M. B. Weston will be discussing Nim's Island. Find out her opinion on Jodie Foster's latest film and other science fiction & fantasy news.

The show will air on Friday night on www.adastraradio.com from 2:00-3:00am and then re-air throughout the week from 2:00-3:00 am and 2:00-3:00pm.

Missed last week's edition of The Final Cut? Don’t worry, you can catch the re-run from 3:00 to 4:00 am & pm (just after this week’s Final Cut) at www.adastraradio.com. Just click the "Listen Live" button on the top right hand corner.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Listen to M. B. Weston on The Final Cut in Movies!

Click here to listen to Ad Astra Radio.

This week on The Final Cut in Movies, M. B. Weston will be discussing Nim's Island, staring Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, and Gerard Butler (300). Tune in to hear Weston's opinion on the movie, her thoughts on the latest Science Fiction & Fantasy news, and her little rant against movie reviewers.

The show will air on Friday night on www.adastraradio.com from 2:00-3:00am and then re-air throughout the week from 2:00-3:00 am and 2:00-3:00pm.

Missed last week's edition of The Final Cut? Don’t worry, you can catch the re-run from 3:00 to 4:00 am & pm (just after this week’s Final Cut) at www.adastraradio.com. Just click the "Listen Live" button on the top right hand corner.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.